American Toad vs Bishop's Oo

Anaxyrus americanus compared with Moho bishopi

Key Differences

• American Toad is Least Concern while Bishop's Oo is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American Toad	Bishop's Oo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Bufonidae	Mohoidae
Genus	Anaxyrus	Moho
Species	Anaxyrus americanus	Moho bishopi

Evolutionary Relationship

American Toad and Bishop's Oo share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American Toad

LC — Least Concern

Bishop's Oo

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American Toad	Bishop's Oo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Bishop's Oo

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

American Toad

The American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a species in the genus Anaxyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Bishop's Oo

The Bishop's Oo (Moho bishopi) is a species in the genus Moho. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.